Prevention of NEO hazard: the Russian approach

Elena Pavlova,Viktor Voropaev

doi:10.1515/astro-2021-0007

Abstract

Abstract Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) is actively working to solve the problem of preventing Near-Earth Object (NEO) hazard. The article provides the goals and objectives of preventing NEO hazard, as well as ways to achieve them. The described ways of achieving the goal are applied in RAS best. The current state and prospects of the Russian contribution to the prevention of NEO hazard are considered. Statistical data on the dynamics of observation of minor planets by Russian telescopes is presented. The structure of the NEO part of hazardous situations classifier developed by Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics (KIAM RAS) and structure of perspective National System Security of space activities in outer space are presented, including the system’s response to event classified as dangerous. The article is accompanied by illustrations of potentially hazardous objects in the sky, made by telescopes of the International Network of Optical Telescopes (ISON), coordinated by the KIAM RAS.

Highlights

IntroductionScientists from Russian institutes conduct research on different aspects related to detection and prevention of Near-Earth Object (NEO) hazard
Reliable and timely warning of Near-Earth Object (NEO) hazard is one of the modern challenges of humankind
The structure of the NEO part of hazardous situations classifier developed by Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics (KIAM Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS)) and structure of perspective National System Security of space activities in outer space are presented, including the system’s response to event classified as dangerous

Summary

Introduction

Scientists from Russian institutes conduct research on different aspects related to detection and prevention of NEO hazard. In 2020-2021 during the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) campaign KIAM’s specialists obtained a good volume of positional and photometric data on the asteroid 99942 Apophis Positive results of this activity is indicate the right direction of Russian approach for prevention of NEO hazard and indicate the existence of their own national approaches to solving these challenges. Prevention of NEO hazard: the Russian approach | 57 to the Earth, the most important task is to determine the time and coordinates of the place of possible fall. The classification of NEO hazard in order to determine the criteria and degree of risks and probable consequences That will make it possible to expect the emergence and effective use of methods to counter them. The initial image processing is usually carried out on-site, which avoids a lot of traffic

Tools and methods for prevention NEO hazard by KIAM RAS

Practical results of prevention NEO hazard

Conclusion